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I find comments like your encouraging. I have lived in Chicago so I am familiar with the roads that you describe. This is exactly what I am trying to address for the city where I live now. The only suspension that is on my current bike is a seat post suspension that I installed and a Brooks...

Thank you for sharing! I just got back from the Trek dealer. They don't have the new RAIL models yet but they encouraged me to get the feel of a mountain bike. I sat on a FUEL model and was impressed by the suspension system. Another feature that I liked was the ease of lowering the seat to...

Wow....absolutely stunning. There is a Riese & Muller dealer in the area but I intentionally stay away. I have recently added my Granddaughter's college tuition to my expense list and it's playing with my fun money. The Homage is a dream bike. Ride it in good health and enjoy! Thanks for...

I could probably get by with using 40 psi with the new tires I'm using. I installed a suspension seat post and a Brooks saddle with three huge springs and the ride is better. I am looking for a new bike that has a suspension system built in. Mine has no suspension at all except what I installed.

Thank you for the reply Greg. The first four times I rode my LaFree+1 I had two flat tires. Dealer suggested 50 psi and I suspect the tubes got pinched. I replaced the tires and haven't had a problem since.

Thank you "FreeWheelie." Please read my previous post and you will see what I have done to try to achieve a more pleasing ride from my current bike. The bottom line is there is no suspension system except the new post and Brooks saddle I installed. It's better but I think I need a bike that...

Thank you "AHicks." I might be somewhat average in weight and height but I have short legs (29" inseam) and long torso. My seat NEEDS to be higher but because of short legs I can't get accustomed to the seat being high enough to give me the correct extension of my legs. I don't want to extend...

Thank you MechaNut for sharing your knowledge with me. Excellent information. The most convenient, reliable, friendly and quality bike dealer in the area is a Trek dealer. I think it would be wise for me to focus on Trek bikes. I think fenders, rack and lights are essential so definitely...

I would think that getting the right fit would be important for both types of bikes...right? I made a mistake with the LaFree and want to avoid making the same mistake again. FIT is at the top of my list in importance regardless of they type of bike. Your comment suggests that I would...

I am starting the research process to sell my Giant LaFree+1 (I don't dislike the LaFree. It just doesn't fit) and upgrade to a different City Electric or Mountain electric bike. I know nothing about Mountain bikes but perceive that with all the suspension built into the bikes the comfort level...

With all the suspension included on mountain bikes it appears to me that they would be more comfortable to ride on in the city? Any thoughts?

Same rack. It's a lot easier to put the rack on and off the car than putting my bike on it. Agree with you!

My e-bike weighs around 62 pounds. The only problem I have with the weight is getting it on and off the car rack.

Readytoride...thanks for the note. I am really new to bike riding and it never occurred to me to cut off the assist. I will try it. The local Trek dealer has been extraordinary in working on my +1. I will discuss with him about new pedals and cranks to change the peddling position. I do...

I have had mine for about 3 months. In retrospect I bought the wrong bike from the wrong dealer. Functionally it does what it's supposed to do but I don't like the position of the pedals; feels cramped to me. 8 speed is not enough gears for me. I find myself running in 8th gear frequently...

Craig....check this.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY1R_mlPmd0

Craig.....here's the link to the shifter. I did a search for the install manual and couldn't find. Will keep looking. I wasn't there when they installed it but will ask them tomorrow when I go. I will let you know. https://www.microshift.com/en/product/sl-n758-sl-n757/

Craig....I have mild arthritis in my hands but seldom bothers me that much. However the grip shift on the +1 really bothered my thumb. Gloves helped but not much. I discussed this with the Trek dealer and he suggested that I exchange the OEM shifter to a MicroShift SL-N758 Right Side for...

Greg...I experienced the same thing. I also noticed that my legs got sore after using AUTO for a 10 mile ride. Not a bad thing but definitely requires more energy.

Thank you Craig. Finally got it figured out last night and it works exactly as you have described and illustrated. Curious if you use the AUTO mode very often? Bob